Serving 911 students in grades 7-8, Barbara Worth Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 911 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barbara Worth Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Barbara Worth Junior High School's student population of 911 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
911 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Barbara Worth Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barbara Worth Junior High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6542 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
96%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barbara Worth Junior High School's ranking?
Barbara Worth Junior High School is ranked #6542 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Barbara Worth Junior High School often compared to?
Barbara Worth Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ben Hulse Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Barbara Worth Junior High School?
911 students attend Barbara Worth Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Barbara Worth Junior High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barbara Worth Junior High School?
Barbara Worth Junior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Barbara Worth Junior High School offer ?
Barbara Worth Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Barbara Worth Junior High School part of?
Barbara Worth Junior High School is part of Brawley Elementary School District.
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